Juanita L. Thorp obituary

Thursday

Jun 20, 2013 at 9:40 AMJun 20, 2013 at 9:40 AM

Juanita L. ThorpAge 87, of MontgomeryMONTGOMERY — Juanita L. Thorp, our beloved mother and grandmother, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, June 17, 2013, with her family by her side.Mrs. Thorp, age 87, of Montgomery, was born Sept. 25, 1925, in Steuben County, Ind., the daughter of Cecil and Erma (Hotelling) Smith. They preceded her in death.Juanita married Rosier Wayne Thorp on March 28, 1947 in Fremont, Ind., and he preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 1997.She attended Fremont Schools, and was a member of the Montgomery United Brethren Church, and also attended the California Presbyterian Church, and taught Sunday School at both churches.She enjoyed reading, her family, grandchildren, and her friends.She is survived by her two daughters, Cindy and her husband, Kim Westfall, of Montgomery, and Diana and her husband, Merv Youngs of Scotts; two sons, Cecil and his wife, Michael Lee Thorp, of Jonesville, and Michael and his wife, Deborah Thorp, of Hillsdale; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Rosier Wayne Thorp; her parents, Cecil and Erma (Hotelling) Smith; two grandchildren, Rodney and Michael Youngs; two sisters; and one brother.Calling hours will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2013, at the Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Ind.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2013, at Beams Funeral Home, with Rev. Mark Case officiating.Burial will follow services at Floral Grove Cemetery, Pioneer, Ohio.Memorials are requested to the donors choice.Condolences may be sent online to www.beamsfuneralhome.com.Arrangements are under the direction of Beams Funeral Home of Fremont, (260) 495-2915.